Frayser mulch giveaway follows devastation of high winds in June

Skycam footage shows the Tom Lee obelisk toppling during a storm Saturday night at 10:57 P.M. The monument, which was erected in 1954 to honor Memphis hero Tom Lee, will take months and tens of thousands of dollars to replace.
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Memphis Wrecking Company is giving Frayser residents back some of the trees mowed down by high winds in May: in the form of free mulch.

It's available while supplies last to Frayser residents who can pick it up and haul it away from the company's landfill and recycling center at 2948 North Thomas 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

The May 27 storm, packing gusts up to 105 mph and causing more than $15 million in damage, hit Frayser particularly hard.

“Rather than just recycle the mulch at our facility, we would rather see Frayser residents use it to beautify our community, planting in their yards, surrounding neighborhoods, and community areas,” company president Steve Williamson said.

A photo ID and a Memphis Light, Gas & Water bill will be accepted as proof they live in the neighborhood.